Learn and Grow
Planting Design for Gardeners
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesLearn how to choose and combine plants based on shape, form, color, and texture to design your garden from acclaimed landscape architect Gordon Chappell, FASLA *, who was the garden director and landscape architect...
Flowering Bulbs Beyond Spring
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesAfter daffodils end, there are many beautiful flowering bulbs that add color and interest to your garden beyond spring. VCE Master Gardener Mitzi Balma will tell us about bulbs that bloom in late spring,...
Wildlife Rehabilitation: the What, the Why, and the How
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesWildlife Rehabilitator Deb Woodward shares heart-warming stories of caring for orphaned and injured creatures. Learn what it takes to become a permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator in Virginia and what you can do as a citizen...
Stormwater Basics for Homeowners
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesStormwater Basics for Homeowners to Limit Erosion and Mitigate Flooding Every homeowner needs to know how to deal with stormwater issues that we face in our area. Learn ways to control erosion, prevent and...
The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesThe Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects with Shawn T. Dash, Ph.D. There's a wild world of insects that call your garden home. Learn about the creatures that rule your corner of the planet and...
Fresh Inspirations for Holiday Trimmings
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesBe inspired with new ideas to create unique holiday decorations with fresh greenery, herbs, driftwood, willows, dried flowers, and other materials from the natural world. Today's speaker is Robin Daniels, who operates a floral...
Winter is Prime Time for Pruning
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesMost (but not all*) trees and shrubs should be pruned during winter while they are dormant to invigorate the plant and encourage new growth in spring. The VCE Master Gardeners Pruning Team will explain...
Bluebirds in Your Back Yard
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesLearn about the lifecycle of bluebirds from nest building to fledging and how to attract these delightful birds to your yard. Our speaker is Connie Reitz, current President of the Historic Rivers Chapter of...
Starting and Maintaining a Herb Garden
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesStarting and Maintaining a Herb Garden: What the Colonists Did and What You Can Do Join Wilma Sharp and her Herb Society of America Team as they tell you about re-creating a 17th century...
Native Orchids in Virginia
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesThe word "orchid" usually conjures visions of exotic blossoms in tropical climates, but there are many orchid species that are native to Virginia and our Hampton Roads area. Join us as we welcome back...
Plan NOW for Flowering Bulbs in Late Winter/Early Spring
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesMay is a great time to plan a new bulb garden, or to consider adding exciting new bulbs to your existing landscape. VCE Master Gardener Mitzi Balma shares her best tips for next year's...
Nature Photography with a Focus on the Garden
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesLocal nature photographer Jim Easton will cover aspects of creating a good photograph, including light, location, equipment and several of the important design elements of composition. His presentation includes stunning images, many of which...
Soil: It’s More Than Just Dirt
Soil is dynamic and not all soil is created equal! Learn how to foster healthy soil for successful gardening and ecosystem balance. Healthy garden soil is crucial for the success of plant growth and...
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesCool Season Vegetable Gardening in the Williamsburg Area with VCE Master Gardener Bill Dichtel Williamsburg's favorable climate and long growing season allows us to plant and harvest from spring through fall. Learn about cool...
Invasion of the Plant Snatchers
Freedom Park Interpretive Center 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesA stealthy catastrophe is happening in regional spaces that are suffering from the spread of invasive plants. VCE Master Naturalist Tracy Melton will tell you about large and small-scale invasive species removal projects. You'll...